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To: Lane3 who wrote (9960)	1/27/2006 12:25:02 PM
From: MrLucky	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 541479

I would put the right to an abortion on the far left Between left and far left, if there is such a place. and the right to privacy regarding abortion on the left, the right, and far right, but not the center. What about you? In the center for adults, in the far left on those cases where a teenager or the MD does not have to inform the parents. New topic. What about gun control? A senator who supports gun control, i.e. take away the citizens' right to own firearms. Is he a lefty? a moderate? or a ?? Here is my view. The senator is a nut and a far left nut, at that.

To: Lane3 who wrote (9960)	1/27/2006 1:17:44 PM
From: Dale Baker	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 541479

Most Americans Favor Abortion Jan. 20, 2003 (CBS/AP) (AP) A majority of Americans support abortion rights, but that support is highest when a woman's life or health is in danger or there is evidence the baby will be physically or mentally impaired, recent polls suggest. Public support for abortion rights wanes in later stages of the pregnancy and when abortion is chosen because the woman or family cannot afford to raise the child. More than six in 10 in a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press said they oppose the Supreme Court completely overturning the high court's decision 30 years ago allowing legal abortions. That number has been essentially unchanged for more than a decade. But public support for abortion rights varies considerably, depending on the circumstances. Nearly six in 10 in a Gallup poll, 57 percent, said abortion should be legal only under certain circumstances. A quarter said abortions should be legal in any circumstances. Here are some examples of public support for abortion rights in different circumstances, according to the Gallup poll: 85 percent support abortion rights when the woman's life is endangered. 77 percent support abortion rights when the woman's health is endangered. 76 percent support abortion rights when the pregnancy was caused by rape or incest. 55 percent support abortion rights when there is evidence the baby's physical or mental health may be impaired. 35 percent support abortion rights when the woman or family cannot afford to raise the child. The Pew poll of 1,218 adults was taken Jan. 8-12 and the Gallup poll of 1,002 adults was taken Jan. 10-12. Both have error margins of plus or minus 3 percentage points.